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WordSearchSeries #21: Humdinger || Couples who argue
Hey Fam… It is the first hump day in August and as scheduled #WordSearchSeries is coming right up. The word for today is Humdinger. Have you heard or used the word before? Not sure why, but humdinger feels like it will sit well in a nursery school rhyme or as a cartoon character….something like rumpelstiltskin (one of my favourite story book as a kid) or humpty dumpty. I came across this word on a blog and was curious as usual. Here’s what it means: Humdinger means a striking or extraordinary person or thing. A person or a thing that is noticeable because it is a very good example of its…
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WordSearchSeries#19: Behemoth ~ Too much Info.
It’s another hump day fam and that means #WordSearchSeries is scheduled for today. The new word is Behemoth. This is a word I have heard before but never used. You know how you intentionally learn something so you can put it into practice, that’s exactly what i intend to do with this word. Find out the meaning of behemoth and add it in my vocabulary bag. Here’s what it means: Someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful. Behemoth can be used to describe a huge or monstrous creature. We were thrilled to watch the behemoth bear feed it’s cub. It can also be used to describe a person…
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WordSearchSeries#18: Vitriol + Who should be blamed?
Hump day isn’t so bad in Lagos….well, if you ask me. It has not rained for like two days straight and I’m sure a lot of people appreciate how sunny it has been. Anyway, Let’s learn a new word….shall we? For #WordSearchSeries on the blog today, the new word is Vitriol. This is one of the words I found while reading a political article sometime last week. Here’s what it means: Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or deep seated ill. Bitter criticism or malice For example: His Father’s sudden gush of vitriol suprised the neighbours. Have you heard or used the word Vitriol before? We…
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WordSearchSeries #6: Ambivert
Hi hi, It’s another wednesday and that means we have a new word to share on #WordSearchSeries. You won’t believe where we found our new word?? Quick story: Phaytea’s Pulse received its first Bloggers Recognition Award , Thanks to the very lovely Sheetal. Please click ‘sheetal’ to read her blog. I decided to check the about page of the very thoughtful lady that nominated Phaytea’s Pulse and…… ……Just at the end of the first line, I found the word ‘Ambivert’. Have you heard this word before? Here is what it means: A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality. I guess it is safe to say I am Ambivert…
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WordSearchSeries #3- FLEECING
Today on #WordSearchSeries, I came across Fleecing. While having regular conversations with the hubby, he mentioned I should check out a video he had watched on you tube by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie where she talked about the dangers of a single story. After my usual ‘shakara’ and asking what I stand to gain……..i went ahead to search for and watch the video. May I just say what you already know. Chimamanda is such an amazing public speaker and writer. I went on to stalk her throughout that day. I watched almost all videos that had her being interviewed, watched her book readings, it was a beautiful discovery for me. Prior…
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